KA) Professional Manager Pharmacy Technical Services - Operations and Pharmacologistics

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NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service
Base site Royal infirmary of Edinburgh, with expectation to travel to other sites across Lothian
Band 8b | 1.0 WTE | 36 Hours | Permanent
£76,888 - £82,251
[Including public holiday commitment as required]

Shape the Future of Pharmacy Operations and Pharmacologistics in NHS Lothian

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, innovative and forward-thinking pharmacy technician leader to join NHS Lothian as Professional Manager Pharmacy Technical Services:
Operations & Pharmacologistics.

This is a new senior leadership role with responsibility for the strategic development and delivery of pharmacy technical operations, pharmacologistics and medicines management services across NHS Lothian’s acute, mental health and primary care hospital sites.

You will provide professional leadership and direction for the pharmacy technician workforce, ensuring that technical and operational services are safe, effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of patients and clinical teams. As a member of the Pharmacy Senior Management Team, you will also provide expert technical advice and contribute to the wider corporate leadership of the Pharmacy & Medicines Service.

The Medicines Supply and Emergency Planning portfolio is one of the most operationally complex and strategically important areas within NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service.

The portfolio includes pharmacy operations and medicines management services across hospital sites, together with the procurement, contracting, invoicing, dispensing and distribution of medicines. It supports services across acute, mental health and community settings and plays an essential role in maintaining safe, effective and resilient medicines supply throughout NHS Lothian.

The role has delegated…